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Polizei-Gefreiter

English translation: police constable

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German term or phrase:Polizei-Gefreiter
English translation:police constable
Entered by: GWM123

11:47 Jan 19, 2008
German to English translations [PRO]
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German term or phrase: Polizei-Gefreiter
From an intermediate work reference for somebody in the Swiss Police. The person concerned was promoted to the rank of 'Polizei-Gefreiten'.
Shane London
Australia
Local time: 21:21
police constable
Explanation:
On the assumption this is the most junior rank, constable would seem to fit.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-01-19 14:31:46 GMT)
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In the Metropolitan police (London) the rank structure is constable, followed by sergeant (http://www.met.police.uk/about/organisation.htm)
The same applies to other police forces (http://www.cluelass.com/Guide/FAQBrit.lasso)

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-01-19 15:48:11 GMT)
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Yes, in Australia there are four grades of constable after probationary constable - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia_Police
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GWM123
Local time: 13:21
Grading comment
I'll go with the votes. Thankyou.
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



Summary of answers provided
3 +2police constable
GWM123
5Police officer
Franz Novak
4patrolman
Kim Metzger


Discussion entries: 2





  

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2 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
patrolman


Explanation:
A Polizeigefreiter is an entry-level rank and the entry-level rank on a police force is the patrolman.

Polizeihauptwachtmeister - patrolman

http://hem.passagen.se/patrikp/html/Ranks/PoliceGermany.html


Kim Metzger
Mexico
Local time: 05:21
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 163
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33 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5 peer agreement (net): +2
police constable


Explanation:
On the assumption this is the most junior rank, constable would seem to fit.

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Note added at 2 hrs (2008-01-19 14:31:46 GMT)
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In the Metropolitan police (London) the rank structure is constable, followed by sergeant (http://www.met.police.uk/about/organisation.htm)
The same applies to other police forces (http://www.cluelass.com/Guide/FAQBrit.lasso)

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Note added at 4 hrs (2008-01-19 15:48:11 GMT)
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Yes, in Australia there are four grades of constable after probationary constable - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Australia_Police

GWM123
Local time: 13:21
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
I'll go with the votes. Thankyou.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  Ken Cox: acc. to Duden 'Gefreite' is the second-lowest rank. The English rank will naturally depend on the force and jurisdiction.
1 hr
agree  Kim Metzger: Yes, constable is good for a British English speaking audience. Constable first class? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Western_Australia_Police
2 hrs
agree  Ingeborg Gowans (X): for BE, yes
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1 day 3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
Police officer


Explanation:
Einstiegsränge: Polizei = officer, Sherif = Deputy Sherif

Franz Novak
Local time: 13:21
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in GermanGerman
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